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Unemployment in Manitoba

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Canada Employment Insurance (EI) and Regular Benefits
Employment Insurance (EI) provides Regular Benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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Manitoba Employment and Income Assistance Program
This program provides financial assistance to help eligible persons in need meet basic living costs.

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Canada Skills Development Program
This program provides financial assistance to eligible unemployed persons to help them obtain the training they need to upgrade their skills and find work.

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Manitoba Employment and Training Services
This program helps individuals find jobs, plan their careers, and obtain advice or financial support related to training.

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Manitoba Building Independence
This program provides counselling to Employment and Income Assistance recipients to help them get a job.

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  • General Inquiries: 1 204 945-6480
 
To be eligible, you must also be receiving




Canada Self-Employment Assistance
This program provides various types of assistance to eligible employment insurance recipients who want to start their own business.

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Canada Maternity, Parental, or Sickness Benefits
Employment Insurance (EI) provides maternity/parental benefits to individuals who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child, or are caring for a newborn. Sickness benefits are paid to those who are unable to work because of sickness, injury, or quarantine. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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Manitoba Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities
This program provides additional financial assistance for adults with a disability who are enrolled in the Employment and Income Assistance program to cover the additional costs associated with living in the community.

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  • General Inquiries: 1 204 948-4000
  • Bilingual Services: 1 204 945-6220
  • Regional Offices
 
To be eligible, you must also be receiving




Canada Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
This program finances projects that help persons with disabilities prepare for, find and keep employment or become self-employed.

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To be eligible, you must not be receiving




Manitoba Vocational Rehabilitation Program
This program assists eligible adults with a disability to pursue and secure gainful employment by providing a range of vocational training, education and support services.

Contact Information

  • General Inquiries: 1 204 945-8137
  • Bilingual Services: 1 204 945-6220
  • TTY: 1 204 975-3083
  • Regional Offices

Required Documentation

  • Medical Report




Canada Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program
This program helps Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits recipients return to work.

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To be eligible, you must also be receiving




Canada Employment Insurance (EI) Fishing Benefits
Fishing benefits are paid to qualifying, self-employed fishers. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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Additional Information
  • The benefit period for fishing benefits can start as early as the week of October 1st and must end no later than the week of June 15th, or as early as the week of April 1st and must end no later than the week of December 15th.




Canada Employment Insurance (EI) for Workers and/or Residents Outside Canada
Certain individuals working for Canadian organizations outside Canada may qualify for benefits under Canada's Employment Insurance program. You can access Employment Insurance (EI) On-line Services.

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